NHTSA Campaign 24V603000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION MOTOR:CONTROLLER

Issued by Motiv Power Systems · Reported Aug 12, 2024 · 6 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Motiv Power Systems, Inc. (Motiv) is recalling certain 2021-2023 E-450 school buses equipped with a Motiv Gen 5 EPIC powertrain. The Controller Area Network (CAN) signal wires could contact the frame rail and become damaged, causing a loss of drive power.

Consequence

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Motiv field support technicians will inspect and repair any loose wiring and replace damaged CAN wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2024. Owners may contact Motiv customer service at 1-650-458-4804.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS 2021 6
MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS 2022 6
MOTIV E-450 BEV CHASSIS SCHOOL BUS 2023 6

Source: NHTSA Campaign 24V603000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.